Six years later, at age 26, he became chief engineer of California, the first steamer to make the voyage around Cape Horn to the Pacific coast. The family resided in Wisconsin, and he went to New York City in 1845 to study engineering. Phillip Zimmermann was born in Germany in 1826 and immigrated to the U.S. Zimmermann Landing dates back to pioneer days. It truly is why we consider the lake-view option ideal for those who want all the recreation and views but with minimal maintenance on their part,” Van Buskirk said. “We’re excited to offer another option of lake living without the resident needing to worry about taking their dock in and out and maintaining the shoreline that will all be handled for them. These lots also will have a boat slip on the communal dock that will be maintained by the homeowners association. Lake-view lots will be elevated significantly higher than the lakeside lots, and protective covenants will keep lakeside rooflines low so that lake-view homes still include 4-mile views of the lake. “You really couldn’t ask for a better location on the lake,” he said. Zimmermann Landing is directly north of The Lakes Golf Course and less than 2 miles from area dining, Van Buskirk said. “The great thing is not only do the park areas offer value to the residents, but it will also purposefully add native grasses and plants to enhance clean-water efforts of the lake.” “The landowners really wanted to offer something new and exciting to the area, and we’ve been able to work in several acres of the land that will be reserved as park area for Zimmermann Landing residents,” Steve Van Buskirk, land development president, said in the statement. The plan is to include a professionally managed communal dock, walking paths throughout, paved roads, a frisbee golf course, playground, pickle ball court, private community beach area, a half-basketball court and ballfield. is planning a new gated community along Lake Madison.Ĭalled Zimmermann Landing, it will be a recreation-focused development designed for vacation-home living on lakeside and lake-view lots, the company said in a statement.